1. Professional Practice: Job Prep Ben Thompson

2. Do your research & be informed….. 1.What industry sector you want to work in? 2.Who are the employers? 3.What are the entry level jobs? 4.What skills & experience is required? 5.Manage your expectations (entry level)?

3. Do your research & be informed….. Understand who does & makes what & where? – Channels / Broadcasters – Super Indies – Production Companies – Facility Houses – kit room, production & post- production – Studios (TV studios & Film studios / sound stages) Study programme schedules: – Idents & Production staff – PM / PC

4. Do your research & be informed….. 1.Understand formats/audience viewing trends (TV) 2.Have IDEAS! 3.Develop ideas/formats/scripts/blogs/sites/test tape 4.Form opinions about the industry & programmes 5.Be informed about industry news / blogs / podcasts / engage with social media 6.Have good General Knowledge (current affairs)

5. Opportunities….. Create your own opportunities: – Networking events (RTS Futures/Skillset events) – TV & Film Festivals (student & international) – Industry events – Broadcast Forums & Equipment shows – Work Experience – what credits have you got? – Work Placements – Apprenticeships / Internships – Social media – networking sites – Need to be around TV/Film - creative people

6. Where to find opportunities….. Recommended Facebook Groups….. – People looking for TV work: Runners – People who work in TV, who know people who work in TV – People who are available for work in TV – People in Production – The Unit List – Runners in Production – The Runners Hub – Filmmakers Forum – Shooting People / Shooters in the pub – TV & Film Professionals (TVFP Alumni Group) – jobs, news, opportunities (BT admin)

7. Where to find opportunities….. Job sites / Information – The Unit List – Runners in Production – My First Job in Film or TV – Mandy – The Black and Blue – filmmaking tips for Camera bods – New Talent / Apprenticeship Training Schemes (BBC/ITV/Prod Co.) – Production Talent Pool (BBC) – British Film Council (what films are in pre/production) – BFI – Linked In – Creative Skillset – RTS – RTS Futures Speculative applications….. – Contact Talent Managers or MD / HoD – Try to contact when in prep/pre production – as that is when they will be crewing up on shows etc. Not good to talk when in production (often too busy!) – Production Company website – jobs / work experience links – Follow up CV with a phone call – be persistent but NOT annoying! – cold calling/facetime – Best to try to get a personal contact with Talent Manager, Producer, Line Producer, Production Manager

8. Which sector do you want to work in? Be realistic and prepared to start as the bottom….. work experience……intern…..runner…… Development (Development Producer) Production – Editorial (Office Runner / Junior Res. / 3 rd AD / Audience Res.) Production – Craft (Floor Runner / Camera or Sound Trainee / Data Wrangler / DIT) Post-Production – Craft (Tape Runner / Junior Edit Assistant) Production Management (Junior PC / PM / Production Secretary Line Producers)

9. Which sector do you want to work in? Facilities (equipment / resources – kit room trainee/studio tech runner) Distribution & Sales (formats / independent film etc.) Creative (Art& Production Design / Costume & Make-up / Locations / Graphics) Administration (Reception / Secretary / Finance & Accounting / Commissioning)

10. Job Profiles Alex Genn-Bash is a talent runner on Strictly Come Dancing http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/production/article/art20130 02112135187 Ayo Ajibewa is a studio runner on The One Show http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/production/article/art201307021121 36314 Heddi Joy-Taylor 3 rd Assistant Director on Dr Who http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01cldfr

11. Getting into TV (Podcast) http://www.bbc.co.uk/academycollegeofproduction/podcast/tv getting_into_tv_podcastgetting_into_tv_podcast (19 mins) Jude Winstanley, creator of The Unit List Shu Richmond, author of the blog So You Want to work in TV Elsa Sharp, Talent Manager, Dragonfly TV Sarah Grout, Talent Manager, BBC Talent Pool Vision Intake Manager

12. JOB SEARCH PREPARATION Job Applications: A job isn't just about the work you do - it's also about your attitude and approach. All employers, regardless of sector, say they are looking for the following qualities for people in entry-level jobs:

13. Qualities Taken from the The Unit List employers survey data: Flexible Enthusiastic Helpful Practical Self motivated Sociable Resourceful

14. Qualities Eager Positive Reliable Polite Interested Punctual Happy Focused

15. Job search preparation … Find out what potential employers want from you. Match your skills and attributes to their needs.

16. TVFP Skills… Communication IT/technology Time management Team work Planning Organisation Negotiating Problem resolution Managing change Flexible attitude

17. TVFP Skills… Creative thinking Critical/analytical approaches Technical Research Motivation Enthusiasm Confidence Independence Self discipline Commercial awareness Tenacity & resilience

18. TOP TIPS New Entrants: 1.Manage your expectations - happy to start at the bottom 2.Do it with a smile on your face 3.Don’t give up – luck & timing 4.Attitude – fit in with the team 5.Make yourself indispensible – work hard at all times as people will notice good runners & bad ones! 6.Learn to drive! 7.Keep contacts – email them once a month or when you are looking for work 8.Think widely – across the industry – don’t be too narrow at the start of your career 9.Freelance – be prepared for this type of lifestyle 10.Use social media – blog / twitter / facebook